EBS STAFF
Yellowstone National Park reported its first incidence of bison goring in 2025, after a man was injured by a bison in the Lake Village area on Sunday, May 4.
The injury happened at about 3:15 p.m. when the 47-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida approached the bison too closely, according to a May 7 park news release.
“The individual sustained minor injuries and was treated by emergency medical personnel,” the release stated. “The incident is currently under investigation, and no further details are available at this time.”
Yellowstone reminds visitors that wild animals can be aggressive and it is the visitor’s responsibility to stay more than 25 yards from bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose and coyotes, and at least 100 yards from bears and wolves.
“Bison will defend their space when threatened and have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal,” the release stated. “They are unpredictable and can run three times faster than humans.”
Visitors should learn about safety tips when visiting the national park.
